Finding the Third Proportional to 63.75 and 75.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 63.75 and 75.75 is: 90.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63.75 : 75.75 = 75.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63.75/75.75 = 75.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63.75x = 75.75 × 75.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63.75x = 5,738.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,738.06/63.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90.01
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